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History Discovered, Treasures Unearthed:
2015:
While conducting the restoration of the Monument, a number of discoveries were made. Craftsmen found a wall of signatures in the subterranean vaults beneath the monument. These names identify and document just a few of the site's many visitors during the early years of construction. The restoration team also discovered places where the original craftsmen left their names or initials on the undersides of stones.
1915:
In October 2014, the 1915 Time Capsule was discovered behind a bronze plaque commemorating the monument's centennial. In February 2015, while excavations were being made for a sewage tank, the long lost 1815 cornerstone was revealed. Inside it were glass gars containing many of the objects seen in these cases. The contents of both the 1815 and 1915 time capsules provide a wealth of insights into the remarkable history of this national landmark and some of the people who helped to create it. |